Best Internet Providers in South Main, Houston, TX
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Main, Houston, TX
South Main has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South Main.
Ranks compare South Main with the 63 neighborhoods in Houston.
The Best Internet in South Main, Houston, TX at a Glance
South Main Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local South Main ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Main, Houston, TX?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Main based on Texas customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in South Main, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.70% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Main?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in South Main, Houston
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How South Main Compares to the Rest of Houston
South Main's report card score is tied 40th of 63 and its connectivity index is 26th of 63.
| Measure | South Main | Rank among neighborhoods in Houston | Houston | Harris County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.3% | 38th of 63 | 90.0% | 90.3% | 71.5% | Copperfield and Harvest Bend (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,824 Mbps | 53rd of 63 | 5,339 Mbps | 5,068 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Harvest Bend (7,998 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 40th of 63 | 8 | 8 | 7.1 | Addicks-Park ten (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.7 | Tied 60th of 63 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | Milroy Farms (4.0) |
| Workers who work from home | 20% | Tied 11th of 63 | 14% | 13% | 15% | Rice Military and Washington Avenue-Memorial Park (29%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 20th of 63 | 97% | 97% | 96% | Addicks-Park ten and Copperfield and 7 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 14th of 63 | 93% | 92% | 91% | Milroy Farms (100%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | Tied 7th of 63 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Rice Military and West University (91%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 17th of 63 | 82% | 79% | 81% | Fourth Ward and Rice and 1 more (96%) |
| Median household income | $71,658 | 30th of 63 | $98,592 | $89,596 | $93,246 | West University ($186,643) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | Tied 9th of 63 | 17% | 17% | 16% | Rice (32%) |
Fiber reaches 87.3% of homes in South Main, against 90.0% across Houston and 90.3% across Harris County. Households in South Main are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 20% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,658 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in South Main
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Main?
EarthLink Fiber in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,855 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 87.3% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,855 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Main from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,855 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 87.3% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,855 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in South Main from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 20.1% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Main?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
677 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 677 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.7% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.7% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Main?
XFINITY Cable in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,944 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.5% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,944 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 235 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in South Main from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Main?
EarthLink DSL in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.3% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Main from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South Main, Houston, TX
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.3% of South Main homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 93 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Main from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How South Main Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Main that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Central Southwest has the most homes with fiber (96.2%) and Midtown the fewest (59.8%); South Main has 87.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Main (this page) | 7,365 | 87.3% | 3,824 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Meyerland | 67,143 | 86.5% | 4,351 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 63/100 |
| Medical | 45,174 | 64.2% | 3,703 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 64/100 |
| River Oaks | 37,312 | 92.2% | 4,413 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 76/100 |
| West University | 36,208 | 93.8% | 4,733 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 85/100 |
| Central Southwest | 35,309 | 96.2% | 4,873 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 66/100 |
| Montrose | 30,082 | 92.5% | 4,577 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 75/100 |
| Rice | 18,604 | 77.8% | 3,696 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Midtown | 13,550 | 59.8% | 3,251 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 74/100 |
| Westbury | 6,188 | 88.1% | 4,653 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 27/100 |
| Willow Meadows-Willowbend Area | 4,883 | 74.2% | 4,157 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Main?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Main
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Main Internet Providers
Based on 336 reviews from Texas internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Main residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.97 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Texas, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in South Main.
At a national level, based on 4603 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Main Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Main, Texas, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Main Overall | Texas Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (4) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Main
Based on data reported by South Main ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in South Main. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,465 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Main Speed | Texas Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Main?
Of the providers in South Main, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Main where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Texas or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.97 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.88 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in South Main, Texas, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Main
| ISP / Tech Type | South Main Affordability | Texas Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (29) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (16) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (1) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (184) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (106) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Texas
Customer Reviews
Mike M
Spectrum Cable
November 10, 2026 Frequent outages for extended periods of time. Bastrop, Texas is not serviced well.
Evelyn O.
Optimum Cable
November 05, 2026 It's not the best in the world and they are way too high.
ISPReports User
Peoples Fiber
October 26, 2026 great service and great customer service
Glen M
Brazos Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Great
Paul West
Nortex Communications Fiber
October 06, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Main?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in South Main is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South Main is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Main, available to 99.5% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.